Being a member of the Children's Homes Association means being part of a supportive network of residential childcare providers who share a commitment to improving the lives of children and young people.
CHA membership provides access to information, support, networking, professional development and representation on the issues affecting children's residential care.
Advice and support
Members can access advice and support on a range of issues affecting the operation and management of children's homes.
- Whether responding to emerging challenges, navigating regulatory changes or sharing experiences with other providers, CHA provides opportunities for members to seek guidance, discuss concerns and learn from one another.
Advocacy and representation
CHA works to ensure that the views and experiences of children's residential care providers are represented in discussions with government, regulators and other key stakeholders.
- We engage with policymakers, respond to consultations and raise issues affecting the sector, helping to ensure that decisions are informed by the realities of delivering residential care.
Engage with a supportive community and get instant notifications of news, interactions and events
Members receive regular communications covering developments across children's residential care. Our weekly newsletters bring together policy and regulatory updates, sector news, training opportunities, upcoming events and important information affecting providers.
The My CHA platform provides members with access to a professional community where they can connect with other providers, share information, access updates and manage their membership.
Members can access additional resources and services, including the CHA Member Directory and relevant offers from CHA's sponsors and partners. These benefits are designed to provide practical support to organisations delivering children's residential care.
- Get instant notifications of all our news and events and manage your membership details all in one place.
Events and experiences
CHA brings members together through regional meetings, Registered Manager and Responsible Individual support groups, and other specialist forums. These provide opportunities to discuss shared challenges, exchange good practice, build professional relationships and engage with relevant stakeholders.
Members can access a programme of webinars, practice seminars and training opportunities covering a range of topics relevant to residential childcare. Our events are designed to support continued learning, encourage professional discussion and help members stay informed about emerging issues and developments.
Our annual Conference and National Children's Homes Awards brings together colleagues from across the sector for learning, discussion, networking and celebration. CHA members benefit from preferential conference ticket rates and opportunities to engage with sector leaders, speakers and fellow providers.
Access to member-only resources and sponsored services
- Presence on the CHA Member Directory, accessed regularly by Local Authorities, providing an opportunity to highlight your service and specialisms
- Free use of the residentialchildcarecareers.co.uk website and job board to support your staff recruitment
Discounts on a range of trusted, hand-picked sponsored services from training to insurance and legal advice.
Become a CHA member and join a collective voice working to support and strengthen children's residential care.
